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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,590.60, 11,385.90 and 7,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,590.60, 11,385.90 and 7,266.60 is: 10,899.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,590.60 : 11,385.90 = 7,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,590.60/11,385.90 = 7,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,590.60x = 11,385.90 × 7,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,590.60x = 82,736,780.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,736,780.94/7,590.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,899.90

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